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Monday, February 17, 2025

Set List Feature - Sketches of Spain by Miles Davis

Sketches of Spain


Released in July 1960

Review Scores
AllMusic - 5/5 Stars
DownBeat - 5/5 Stars
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music - 5/5 Stars
MusicHound Jazz - 4.5/5 Stars
The Penguin Guide to Jazz - 3.5/4 Stars
Pitchfork Media - 10/10
PopMatters - 10/10
Q - 5/5 Stars
The Rolling Stone Album Guide - 5/5 Stars

"Replying to suggestions that Sketches of Spain was something other than jazz, Davis said, "it's music, and I like it."

Tracks -

Side One -
1.  Concierto de Aranjuez (Adagio)
2.  Will o' the Wisp

Side Two -
1.  The Pan Piper (Alborada de Vigo)
2.  Saeta
3.  Solea

Certifications -
Silver in the UK
Platinum in the U.S.

(Wikipedia)

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